Brookelynn Nanney
Monroe
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with experience in both pediatric and geriatric care. Strengths include designing and implementing skilled therapeutic interventions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining detailed documentation. Committed to improving clients quality of life through personalized treatment plans, contributing positively to therapeutic outcomes in previous roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Mint Hill
06.2025 - Current
- Provide occupational therapy services to diverse geriatric population under the supervision of licensed OTs, focusing on functional improvement and safety.
- Delivering one-on-one as well as group treatment sessions, primarily targeting skilled interventions such as toileting tasks, dressing tasks, grooming, and feeding.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, nurses, therapists) to deliver patient-centered care enhancing communication and clinical coordination.
- Adapting and implementing care plans to meet individual treatment plans specifically tailored to each patient.
- Support discharge plan by recommending and educating patient/ family members on durable medical equipment (DME) including reachers, sock aids, wedges, wheelchair cushions, walkers, and more- all needed to enhance patient functional independence and increase patient safety.
- Maintain detailed documentation per treatment session
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health Cabarrus Emergency Department
Concord
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted with Lifesaving precautions such as CPR
- Assist with drawing patients' blood and sending to lab for results
- Administering EKGs to patients
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Therapy Talk
Concord
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborate with occupational therapists to implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each child's needs.
- Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions focusing on enhancing children's fine motor skills, self-care abilities, and sensory processing.
- Educate families on therapeutic techniques and activities to support their child's development at home
- Document and track children's progress, modifying interventions as necessary to meet therapy goals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mission Hospital Ortho Floor
Asheville
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair
- Experience with inserting foleys as well as straight catheters
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Lodge at Mills River
Mills River
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements to help the residents.
- Guided visitors to staff members and business locations with a warm, personable approach.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC05.2024
Bachelors of Integrated Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy
Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC01.2021
Skills
- Infection control procedures
- Patient hygiene
- Communication
- Vital signs
- Behavior redirection
- First aid and CPR
- Patient relationship building
- Client documentation
- Emotional support
- Multitasking
- Community activities
- Patience
- Calming Strategies
- Time Management
- Grading Tasks
- Client Centered
- Detailed Oriented
Affiliations
- AOTA, #000004682019
- NCOTA, #1525
Achievements Awards
- Presented with my peers at the NCOTA Conference, Salisbury, NC
- Fabricated and Presented a Piece of adaptive equipment at the NCOTA Conference, Salisbury, NC
- Graduated as a Student Scholar-Athlete, 2021, Mars Hill University, Mars Hill, NC
Volunteer Experience
- Transylvania County Schools, 20, 08/2021 - 08/2023
- Mars Hill University, Student Health Ambassador, 08/2020 - 10/21, Mars Hill, NC
Certification Licensure
- NCBOT Licensure, #17170
- NBCOT Certification, #519106
- CPR/BLS, #245414646965, 01/01/26
Field Work Experience
- Level II, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, Acute Care, 03/01/24 - 05/31/24, Matthews, NC
- Level II, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Therapy Talk, Outpatient Pediatrics, 01/01/24 - 03/31/24, Concord, NC
- Level I, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Hinds Feet Farm, Traumatic Brain Injury, 08/01/23, 11/01/23, Huntersville, NC
- Level I, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Wings of Eagles, Pediatrics, 06/01/23 - 07/31/23, Concord, NC
- Level I, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Trinity Oaks Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, 01/01/23 - 04/30/23, Salisbury, NC
Certification
NCBOT Licensure: # 17170
NBCOT Certification #: 519106
CPR/BLS #:245414646965 Renew by: 1/2026
NBCOT Certification #: 519106
CPR/BLS #:245414646965 Renew by: 1/2026
Accomplishments
Presented with my peers at the NCOTA Conference at Rowan Cabarrus Community College.
Salisbury, NC
Poster topic: How to Build a Successful Alumni Program: Brookelynn Nanney, Natalie Gregroy, Elizabeth Salisbury
Fabricated and Presented a Piece of adaptive equipment at the NCOTA Conference at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC
Natalie Gregory and I fabricated the EZ Lens Applicator Tool and presented it at the conference and competed in the adaptive equipment competition.
Graduated as a Student Scholar-Athlete in 2021 from Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC
Salisbury, NC
Poster topic: How to Build a Successful Alumni Program: Brookelynn Nanney, Natalie Gregroy, Elizabeth Salisbury
Fabricated and Presented a Piece of adaptive equipment at the NCOTA Conference at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC
Natalie Gregory and I fabricated the EZ Lens Applicator Tool and presented it at the conference and competed in the adaptive equipment competition.
Graduated as a Student Scholar-Athlete in 2021 from Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2025 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Therapy Talk
08.2024 - 05.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health Cabarrus Emergency Department
01.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mission Hospital Ortho Floor
06.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Lodge at Mills River
06.2018 - 06.2020
Associate in Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Bachelors of Integrated Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy
Mars Hill University